A new study has suggested a tiny particle found in air pollution can induce signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Led by UTS, the study found early-onset Alzheimer's can be influenced by air pollution such as diesel emissions and, more ...
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Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help
Tanya Davison, Swinburne University of Technology and Sunil Bhar, Swinburne University of Technology While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression. Symptoms such ...
More »‘An eggciting time’: Egg consumption beneficial for older Aus
A new partnership between Australian Eggs and Hearts4Heart aims to educate Australians about the health benefits of eggs on their hearts and cardiovascular systems. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects more than four million Australians, costing the economy $5bn each year – ...
More »New data shows dementia to almost double over 30 years
New data reveals the number of people living with dementia is expected to nearly double by 2054. Research by Dementia Australia revealed that dementia rates will increase by 93 per cent by 2054. Chief of Dementia Australia Maree McCabe said ...
More »Language background may contribute to BPSB in people with dementia
New research has found that immigrants originally from non-English speaking countries who are living with dementia were more likely to present with agitation and aggression compared to their non-immigrant counterparts, who were more likely to present with hallucinations and delusions. ...
More »Appropriate care levels at 50%, new study finds
Aged care residents in Australia are receiving on average only half of the appropriate care and even less for other common conditions like depression, a new study has found. In world-first research, Macquarie University's Australian Institute of Health Innovation evaluated ...
More »Let them eat cake a no-brainer: New cake for cognitive decline
The University of New South Wales (UNSW), in collaboration with Meals on Wheels NSW, has developed a brain-friendly cake to help seniors with cognitive decline. Food and health expert at UNSW Professor Johannes le Coutre, and senior principal research scientist ...
More »Fluctuating blood pressure linked to dementia and heart disease
New research has shown that fluctuating blood pressure can increase the risk of dementia and heart problems in older people. Researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have found short blood pressure fluctuations within 24 hours and over several ...
More »New research into age-related muscle loss set to pioneer treatment
New research into age-related muscle loss by the Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney promises the transformation of treatment in muscle wasting. Sarcopenia is a natural process in which muscles become smaller and weaker due to ageing – ...
More »New study reveals concerning prescriptions for dementia patients
A new study by Monash University found that vulnerable patient groups, such as those with dementia and patients over 85, are more likely to be prescribed older anti-seizure medications after an ischaemic stroke. Ischaemic strokes are the most common, making ...
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